Shaq Says He Never Had a Feud With Kobe

Shaq denies there was ever a feud between him and Kobe.

After all, it definitely regarded that manner from the surface, however the huge fella denies that was ever the case.

“What y’all have to grasp, there was by no means a feud,” Shaq said on The Big Podcast. “You bought to grasp there’s one boss and one boss solely, and lots of instances, , you bought those that be just right for you, it don’t go like that.

“Nonetheless, the respect has to at all times be there. We don’t see eye-to-eye, however it ain’t a feud, it simply appears like a feud. As a result of I’m gonna hold it actual, once I’m getting doubled, he the primary dude I’m in search of. When he getting double, I’m the primary dude he in search of. I hate the surface (individuals) that say it’s a must to be this, it’s a must to be that. No you don’t. No you don’t. You don’t want all that.”

Whether or not or not you wish to name it feud, the stress between Kobe and Shaq was palpable at its peak within the early 2000s.

The battle between them was fueled by a conflict of egos, aggressive pressure, and variations in personalities and work ethic.

Kobe, recognized for his fierce drive and willpower, clashed with Shaq, who had a extra laid-back method to coaching and conditioning.

Their variations led to public spats and criticisms directed at one another by means of the media, with Kobe questioning Shaq’s work ethic and dedication to the sport, whereas Shaq criticized Kobe for being egocentric on the court docket.

Nonetheless, each males made amends within the years that adopted, and Shaq has had nothing however good issues to say about Kobe for a very long time now.